Week of Events
State of the Art Gallery 2026 Invitational Show
The State of the Art Gallery is pleased to announce six artists who are participating in the galleryโs โ2026 Invitational Show.โ Artists Ann Reichlin, Lindsey Glover, Karen Gilman, Dara Engler, Bradley Butler, and Minna Resnick will display paintings, sculpture, and mixed media work.
Old Greeny Fringe Fest
Old Greeny Fringe Fest is a week-long, fringe festival in celebration of the weird, wacky, and whimsical, rooted in the legend of Old Greenyโthe cryptid of Cayuga Lake. The festival activates traditional and non-traditional venues through performances, installations, community activities, and storytelling, with a strong commitment to sustainability, accessibility, and local culture. The festival runs from April 27th to May ... Read More
Black and White andโฆ
In their show, Black and White andโฆ, painter Ileen Kaplan and Photographer David Watkins explore the use of black and white and touches of color to create abstract, graphic and representational pieces. โจThe show will run from April 30 through May 24, 2026. Opening reception Friday, May 1 from 5โ8pm.
DUTCHESS OF SPIRIT POSSE DANCE PARTY @ Orozco Gallery
GALLERY HOURS 2-7PM ๐๏ธ Saturday, May 2nd | โฐ 8 PMโ12 AM ๐ 115 S Cayuga St, Ithaca, NY ๐๏ธ Sliding scale | ๐ค 18+ ๐จ This April, Orozco Gallery opens its doors for a month-long pop-up filled with arts & culture in Downtown Ithaca. Featuring artist talks, live music, dance, storytelling, and hands-on workshops, this welcoming sober space invites ... Read More
Sunday, April 26, 2026
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April 26, 2026 -Book Launch: Alice McDowell
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April 26, 2026 -ZINE WORKSHOP @ Orozco Gallery
Book Launch: Alice McDowell
Book Title: Your Royal Nature Book Subtitle: Spiritual Essays to Find Your Way Home Author Name: Alice McDowell, PhD Synopsis: This new collection of essays serves readers who want to grow spiritually and experience the oneness and liberation that is their true royal nature. Those who lead busy and complicated lives will find the short chapters offer a meditative reading ... Read More
ZINE WORKSHOP @ Orozco Gallery
GALLERY HOURS 1-4PM ๐๏ธ Sunday, April 26th | โฐ 4โ6 PM ๐ 115 S Cayuga St, Ithaca, NY ๐๏ธ Sliding scale | ๐จโ๐ฉโ๐งโ๐ฆ All ages | Supplies included ๐จ This April, Orozco Gallery opens its doors for a month-long pop-up filled with arts & culture in Downtown Ithaca. Featuring artist talks, live music, dance, storytelling, and hands-on workshops, this welcoming ... Read More
Monday, April 27, 2026
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April 27, 2026 -One Night With You: Elvis Dinner Show Comes to K-HOUSE Karaoke & Arts Hub
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April 27, 2026 -One Night With You: Elvis Dinner Show Comes to K-HOUSE Karaoke & Arts Hub
One Night With You: Elvis Dinner Show Comes to K-HOUSE Karaoke & Arts Hub
K-HOUSE Karaoke & Arts Hub invites oldies lovers to spend an evening with Elvis. One Night With You is a dinner show featuring the comedy and vocal stylings of The King himself, a three-course meal and guest performances, all in the intimate setting of Room K (formerly The Downstairs). Elvis, who has been touring small-town venues since his supposed death ... Read More
One Night With You: Elvis Dinner Show Comes to K-HOUSE Karaoke & Arts Hub
K-HOUSE Karaoke & Arts Hub invites oldies lovers to spend an evening with Elvis. One Night With You is a dinner show featuring the comedy and vocal stylings of The King himself, a three-course meal and guest performances, all in the intimate setting of Room K (formerly The Downstairs). Elvis, who has been touring small-town venues since his supposed death ... Read More
Tuesday, April 28, 2026
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April 28, 2026 -Volunteer Fair at LIfelong
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April 28, 2026 -Work & Tea & Lofi @ Orozco Gallery
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April 28, 2026 -Imagine! Pedro X. Molina & Johannes Lehmann in Conversation
Volunteer Fair at LIfelong
Lifelong Volunteer Fair: April 28th 2pm - 4pm FREE and open to the public Looking to give back and make a difference in your community? Join us for an inspiring afternoon with 20 local nonprofit organizations and discover meaningful volunteer opportunities that match your interests and skills. Bonus perks! Visit every vendor and youโll be eligible to receive a 6-pack ... Read More
Work & Tea & Lofi @ Orozco Gallery
๐๏ธ Tuesday, April 7, 14, 21, 28 | โฐ 3:30โ5 PM ๐ 115 S Cayuga St, Ithaca, NY ๐๏ธ Free | ๐จโ๐ฉโ๐งโ๐ฆ All ages ๐จ This April, Orozco Gallery opens its doors for a month-long pop-up filled with arts & culture in Downtown Ithaca. Featuring artist talks, live music, dance, storytelling, and hands-on workshops, this welcoming sober space invites all ... Read More
Imagine! Pedro X. Molina & Johannes Lehmann in Conversation
Soil scientist Johannes Lehmann (member of the National Academy of Science) and cartoonist Pedro X. Molina (recipient of the Vaclav Havel Award for Creative Dissent) discuss their recent creative collaboration on a graphic novel titled HUMUS. This is the first event in a series, "Imagine! Dialogues on the Power of Imagination as a Public Good," celebrating the 25th anniversary of ... Read More
Wednesday, April 29, 2026
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April 29, 2026 -Rolling With Pride: LGBTQ game night at Riverwood Gifts
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April 29, 2026 -MAKE YOUR OWN VICTORIAN PUZZLE LETTER @ Orozco Gallery
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April 29, 2026 -BIPOC Voices In Romance & Fantasy โจ๐
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April 29, 2026 -Queer Horror Book Club – Grey Dog
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April 29, 2026 -Environmental History Presentation from Ithaca College Student Researchers
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April 29, 2026 -jones et al. – Jazz Quintet in Room K at K-House Karaoke & Arts Hub
Rolling With Pride: LGBTQ game night at Riverwood Gifts
join us at Riverwood gifts for a night of fun and board games! Celebrating our LGBTQ community Riverwood is a safe and inclusive place to come hang out and play! Pizza provided by SAL's pizzeria
MAKE YOUR OWN VICTORIAN PUZZLE LETTER @ Orozco Gallery
GALLERY HOURS | 2-5PM ๐๏ธ Wednesday, April 29th | โฐ 5โ7 PM ๐ 115 S Cayuga St, Ithaca, NY ๐๏ธ Sliding scale | ๐จโ๐ฉโ๐งโ๐ฆ All ages | Supplies included ๐จ This April, Orozco Gallery opens its doors for a month-long pop-up filled with arts & culture in Downtown Ithaca. Featuring artist talks, live music, dance, storytelling, and hands-on workshops, this ... Read More
BIPOC Voices In Romance & Fantasy โจ๐
Join us at Buffalo Street Books to discuss I Accidentally Summoned a Demon Boyfriend joined virtually by author Jessica Cage หห๐ขึดเปโ
Queer Horror Book Club – Grey Dog
A fan of queer horror? Looking to get into the genre? Join us for a discussion on Grey Dog, led by BSB staff member Anamarie. Book club attendees get 10% one (1) purchase in-store!
Environmental History Presentation from Ithaca College Student Researchers
On Wednesday, April 29, The History Center is proud to present the work of Ithaca College environmental history students. With the recent disruptive environmental events in our country and around the world, the projects the students have been working on can provide insight into human-environment interactions over time in this place we call Tompkins County. Focusing on the history of ... Read More
jones et al. – Jazz Quintet in Room K at K-House Karaoke & Arts Hub
You wonโt want to miss โjones et al.โ live this Wednesday at Room K (K-House Ithaca)! Come hang with this new quintet and groove to eclectic vibes from swing to bossa to R+B and more! jazz quintet ft: julia picker - vocals spencer hadley - trumpet chengoo michalis li - keys carter knight - bass michael millenhaft - drums $10/PWYC
Thursday, April 30, 2026
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April 30, 2026 -Book Launch: Why Our Moral Views Keep Changing with Audun Dahl
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April 30, 2026 -LATIN DANCE CLASS @ Orozco Gallery
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April 30, 2026 -Poetry Night: Mary Gilliland & Peter Fortunato
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April 30, 2026 -Brassquatch! The Fall Creek Brass Band Musical
Book Launch: Why Our Moral Views Keep Changing with Audun Dahl
Join Professor of Psychology, Audun Dahl in conversation with colleague David Pizarro, to celebrate the launch of his new book!
LATIN DANCE CLASS @ Orozco Gallery
GALLERY HOURS 2-6PM ๐๏ธ Thursday, April 30th | โฐ 6โ7 PM ๐ 115 S Cayuga St, Ithaca, NY ๐๏ธ Sliding scale $10-$20 | ๐ค 14+ | Beginner Friendly ๐จ This April, Orozco Gallery opens its doors for a month-long pop-up filled with arts & culture in Downtown Ithaca. Featuring artist talks, live music, dance, storytelling, and hands-on workshops, this welcoming ... Read More
Poetry Night: Mary Gilliland & Peter Fortunato
Join Autumn Leaves Books for a night of poetry with celebrated local poets Mary Gilliland and Peter Fortunato. Both writers will read from their latest books. Mary Gilliland's collection Within the Shop of the Divine (Arc Publication, 2025) includes poems about grief and recovery, poems "abundant in flora and fauna, rich in life and matter and earthed in the spaces ... Read More
Brassquatch! The Fall Creek Brass Band Musical
Get a sneak peak of Fall Creek Brass Band's new original musical! We'll share a selection of scenes and songs from Brassquatch! and round out the evening with some classic Fall Creek tunes.
Friday, May 1, 2026
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May 1, 2026 -Friday Pop-In Permanent Jewelry Happy Hour
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May 1, 2026 -Ithaca Gallery Night – First Friday of Every Month
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May 1, 2026 -Closing Reception @ Orozco Gallery
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May 1, 2026 -My Father and the Silver King Launch: Gail Holst-Warhaft
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May 1, 2026 -Busking for Justice
Friday Pop-In Permanent Jewelry Happy Hour
Friday Pop-In Permanent Jewelry Happy Hour โจ Join us every Friday (all day!) at Fall Creek Atelier for a relaxed, drop-in experience. Get custom-fit, clasp-free permanent jewelry designed for effortless, everyday wear. No appointment neededโjust stop by whenever it works for you, bring a friend, and make it a moment. Perfect for: โข Friendship bracelets โข Couple bracelets โข Motherโdaughter ... Read More
Ithaca Gallery Night – First Friday of Every Month
Gallery Night Ithaca is a walkable tour of art openings and other special cultural events in and around downtown Ithaca, New York from 5:00-8:00 PM on the first Friday of every month.
Closing Reception @ Orozco Gallery
GALLERY HOURS | 2-6PM ๐๏ธ Friday, May 1st | โฐ 5โ8 PM ๐ Orozco Gallery, 115 S Cayuga St, Ithaca, NY ๐๏ธ Free | ๐จโ๐ฉโ๐งโ๐ฆ All ages | ๐ฅค N/A drinks available ๐จ In times of uncertainty, art remains a powerful act of resilience. This April, Orozco Gallery opens its doors for a month-long pop-up filled with arts & culture ... Read More
My Father and the Silver King Launch: Gail Holst-Warhaft
My Father and the Silver Kingโฆโฆโฆโฆโฆ Gail Holst-Warhaft He ran away from home in the East End of London when he was seven years old. He lived on the streets, joining a gang of child pickpockets and at nine went to sea as a โshipโs boy.โ After a grueling trip around Cape Horn, he returned to London and found a ... Read More
Busking for Justice
Busking for Justice Returns May 1 with Lavine and the Flying Machine at Cafรฉ Dewitt Immigrant Solidarity will host the next Busking for Justice event on Friday, May 1 from 5:30โ7:00 p.m. at Cafรฉ Dewitt (Dewitt Mall, 215 N. Cayuga St., Ithaca). The evening will feature live music by Lavine and the Flying Machine with a vibrant blend of klezmer ... Read More
Saturday, May 2, 2026
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May 2, 2026 -Mr. Chow’s Night Market Book Launch
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May 2, 2026 -Sip & Sparkle: Spring Bloom Edition ๐ธโจ๐ฅ
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May 2, 2026 -Poetry Reading + Conversation with Susan Michele Coronel & Dawn Leas
Mr. Chow’s Night Market Book Launch
Join us at Buffalo Street Books, to celebrate the launch of Mr. Chow's Night Market written by Emily Sun Li and illustrated by Yu Ting Cheng! There will be crafts, goodies, story time & the opportunity to meet the author!
Sip & Sparkle: Spring Bloom Edition ๐ธโจ๐ฅ
Join us at Fall Creek Atelier for Sip & Sparkle: Spring bloom Edition โจ Shop handmade jewelry, enjoy complimentary mimosas and desserts, take home a goody bag, and receive 15% off your purchase. ๐ Press Bay Alley, Ithaca ๐ May 2 | 12โ7 PM
Poetry Reading + Conversation with Susan Michele Coronel & Dawn Leas
Join authorsย Susan Michele Coronel & Dawn Leas at Buffalo Street Books for a poetry reading, followed by a conversation about their writing process and the opportunity to participate in a Q&A.ย
